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Re: The RFU cannot afford central contracts
DIR By: Mayor West
Date: October 19, 2022, 12:50 pm
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I thought You have to have a 15000 minimum capacity ground to
play in the Heineken cup knock out stages so would limit where
games could be played.
#Post#: 97603--------------------------------------------------
Re: The RFU cannot afford central contracts
DIR By: Quinky
Date: October 19, 2022, 12:56 pm
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> I agree but I don’t think we can continue the way we are. For
those who have watched Clubs over last 20 years it maybe
acceptable to not have international players around but I think
you will find as we move into 2023 Quins spectator numbers will
drop if MS,AD and maybe JM, CM and Danny not around for over
half of the season. This new generation will not accept it.
>
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I don't understand how the international teams survive when
Sarries use their players so often.
Oh, hang on...
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Re: The RFU cannot afford central contracts
DIR By: never sleep
Date: October 19, 2022, 1:13 pm
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--- Quote from: Mayor West link ---
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> I thought You have to have a 15000 minimum capacity ground to
play in the Heineken cup knock out stages so would limit where
games could be played.
>
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Hmmm. That is a good point that I hadn't considered.
I need to rethink
#Post#: 97605--------------------------------------------------
Re: The RFU cannot afford central contracts
DIR By: euroquin
Date: October 19, 2022, 1:19 pm
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There's an interesting section in Mark Evan's book Unholy Union
about regional rugby. It works in Ireland as the provinces have
deep historical roots. It failed in Wales as they didn't.
I remember English regional rugby at the Stoop in the late 80s
or early 90s. London v the North had a good turnout admittedly
but maybe less passion.
#Post#: 97606--------------------------------------------------
Re: The RFU cannot afford central contracts
DIR By: KentQuin
Date: October 19, 2022, 1:21 pm
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I guess it depends on how you define success, but the franchise
model only really seems to work in New Zealand where union is
the number one sport and there is interest throughout the
country.
The franchise model has "worked" to some extent in Ireland in
terms of maximising the potential of the International team, but
this has been to the detriment of a competitive, exciting
league.
I just don't see regional franchises working in England. Given
average crowds at Newcastle and Sale, are North-West or
North-East franchises really viable? And creating franchises in
London the South-West and Midlands will just alienate existing
supporters who are loyal to their current clubs.
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Re: The RFU cannot afford central contracts
DIR By: Saintquin
Date: October 19, 2022, 2:04 pm
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--- Quote from: never sleep link ---
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> The only way that you could really do this is to separate the
Premiership from the Heineken Cup. An option is to make the
English Heineken Cup teams franchised.
> Some star players (e.g. Marcus Smith) may then end up playing
for just England and the Heineken Cup franchise.
>
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How would these teams qualify for Heineken cup without taking
part in any leagues?
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Re: The RFU cannot afford central contracts
DIR By: Brown Bottle
Date: October 19, 2022, 3:28 pm
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--- Quote from: Saintquin link ---
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> How would these teams qualify for Heineken cup without taking
part in any leagues?
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Oh, don't be so practical! 🙂
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